Booneville Backroads Ultra

Booneville Backroads Ultra The course runs through beautiful countryside of Madison County, IA. We are a proud member of the No Coast Trail Series!

With thousands of feet of elevation gain, seemingly endless hills, and if it rains, some of the gnarliest level B roads EVER, this ultra will challenge runners of all levels. Find out more about what that means here: http://boonevillebackroadsultra.com/no-coast-trail-series/

That is how a 100k loop is properly done ✅
09/03/2026

That is how a 100k loop is properly done ✅

09/03/2026

Reporting from Badger Creek!!!

My thought is that the socks are named after the Booneville runners!!!! Badasses!!!! Darn Tough Socks has been a great p...
09/01/2026

My thought is that the socks are named after the Booneville runners!!!! Badasses!!!! Darn Tough Socks has been a great partner of the event and up’d the game with their new Run socks!!!!! And YOU GET A PAIR!!!!!!!

Party people!!!!! UltrAspire , one of our amazing partners, SHOWED UP WITH SOME SWAG!!!!! Some lucky winners will have t...
08/31/2026

Party people!!!!! UltrAspire , one of our amazing partners, SHOWED UP WITH SOME SWAG!!!!! Some lucky winners will have the chance to win some amazing prizes from the greatest hydration and illumination brand in the world!!!

08/31/2026

Check your inbox peeps!!! Race email just went out. RACE WEEK!!!!

Swagger
08/26/2026

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Hello Badasses!!!!This message is for anyone who has been an integral part of the race for 13 years!!! We would love to ...
08/26/2026

Hello Badasses!!!!

This message is for anyone who has been an integral part of the race for 13 years!!! We would love to have you come back in some capacity and be a part of the event supporting all of the runners again this year.

Our race has a unique setup for Iowa ultras, with the event passing through 11 aid stations for the 100 milers, and we need to staff all of them with people who love this sport and want to give back.

So...my ask today is that if you love this sport, love helping people, can hand out snacks, pour drinks, give high fives and "WOOT WOOTS" for a couple of hours, please consider clicking the link below to volunteer for the race this year. We know everyone is busy, but we'd love to have you be part of the event and help runners accomplish things they may never have thought possible.

As a thank you, all volunteers will receive a complimentary entry into any race for the 2027 edition!!!

The aid stations that need assistance are the following:
Start/Finish (All Races) - This will be greatly appreciated as a supply runner
Mile 25 Aid Station (100k & 100 Mile)
Mile 56 Aid Station (100k & 100 Mile)
Mile 72 Aid Station (100 Mile)

Huge thank you to the folks who are already registered and working the following aid stations:
Mile 10 - Rylan Vos
Mile 21 (50k) - Richard Jackson
Mile 30 - Taylor Ross
Mile 41 - Eric Nicolaysen
Mile 52 - Rachel Hillman
Mile 83 - John Ross

Please reach out with any questions!!!

September 5, 2026: 100 Miler race in Booneville, IA. Register now on UltraSignup.

Happy Monday!!! Lets get some more folks on the start line:Frank Dwyer - 50kTHE Louden Foster - 100 MileReed Dinsdale - ...
08/24/2026

Happy Monday!!! Lets get some more folks on the start line:
Frank Dwyer - 50k
THE Louden Foster - 100 Mile
Reed Dinsdale - 50k
Eric Alexandres - 50k
Anthony Barlow - 50k
Andrew Wise - 100 Mile
Jeremy Conner - 50k
Michael Freese - 50k
Jill Koch -
Cassie Tangney -

Sneak preview of 2026 shirts 😃 *Artwork is subject to change by printer* - We will have a VERY limited number of these available at packet pickup for anyone wanting to purchase if you didn't pre-purchase the shirt during the window available with registration. Unfortunately, I won't be able to hold any of these via DM or email.

Special thank you to our printing partner The Side Garage for their continued support and hard work for this race. We have been blessed to partner with them since year 2 of the event and look forward to many years to come!!!

The day is near!!!! Let’s get some people on the starting list!!!Natalie Cue -  Tyler Harms -  Adam Janke -  Elvis Hamza...
08/19/2026

The day is near!!!! Let’s get some people on the starting list!!!

Natalie Cue -
Tyler Harms -
Adam Janke -
Elvis Hamzagic - 100k
Cody Brandstad - 100 Mile
Blake Keller - 50k
Gable Fox - 50k
Gabriel Finn - 100 Mile

A very special SHOUTOUT to our volunteers🎉
Eric Nicolaysen
Rachel Hillman
Taylor Ross
John Ross
Richard Jackson

There is still time to register if you aren’t able to run with us
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132987

After today, registrations will not be able to purchase a shirt with registration but a limited quantity will be available for purchase at packet pickup. All participants WILL, however, be guaranteed our killer new SWAG this year…a 20L drybag that is PERFECT for drop bags or throwing your stinky clothes in after the race!!!

Runners will also be receiving a sample of Squirrel's Nut Butter and there will be a nice little add on from our friends at Darn Tough socks as well 😃

04/09/2026

Well hellooooooo!!!! Welcome to the starting list!!!
Phillip Vaassen - 50k
Aaron Kissinger - 100 mile
Hannah Van Wyk -100k
Michael Budahn - 100 mile
Bruce Heusinkveld - 100k
Adam Stallman - 100 mile
Andrew Hummel - 100 mile
Becky Johnson -
Chad Roscoe -
Lain Craig -
Masjid Garibovic - 100k

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